City Administration

The CAO’s Office is also home to the Corporate Planning and Programs Management Group (CPMG) and Intergovernmental Relations & Protocol Unit (IGR). CPMG and IGR are responsible for research and development of corporate policy, strategic and corporate planning, intergovernmental relations, protocol, business advisory, special projects and coordination of interdivisional projects and initiatives.

Serena Lusk, Chief Administrative Officer
CAOoffice@richmond.ca

604-276-4336

The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer provides oversight on priority operations and is primarily responsible for the Housing Office, Capital Building and Major Projects, and Lulu Island Energy Company.

John Irving, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
DeputyCAO@richmond.ca

604-276-4336

The City of Richmond is comprised of six divisions. The divisions are each headed by a General Manager. The CAO and the General Managers form the Senior Management Team (SMT). SMT provides overall corporate leadership to the organization.

Finance & Corporate Services
Jerry Chong, General Manager

Parks, Recreation & Culture
Elizabeth Ayers, General Manager

Engineering & Public Works
Roeland Zwaag, General Manager

Planning & Development
Wayne Craig, General Manager

Law & Community Safety
Anthony Capuccinello Iraci, City Solicitor & General Manager

This section is responsible for:

• Research and development of corporate policy
• Special projects
• Coordination of interdivisional projects and initiatives
• Strategic and corporate planning
• Organizational Development program and planning

Contacts:

Jason Kita
Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Corporate and Strategic Planningcorporateprograms@richmond.ca 604-276-4091

Daisy Byrne
Manager, Corporate Strategic Initiativescorporateprograms@richmond.ca 604-204-8683

The Human Resources Section provides professional advice and human resources services to City Council, City employees and the public in the areas of:

• Employee Recruitment
• Compensation and Benefits
• Training and Development
• Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness 
• Labour Relations
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  
  

Contacts:

Career Opportunities: Please visit our Careers page for information.

Samantha Pillay
Senior Director, People & Culturehr@richmond.ca 604-276-4105 

Intergovernmental Relations is responsible for liaising with other governmental organizations on issues of mutual concern, as well as facilitating financial and other support from those organizations for City and community initiatives. In addition this section manages Protocol activities between the City and senior governments, and the international diplomatic community.

One of the duties of this section is to oversee the hosting of visitors and delegations at City Hall and other City Facilities. See Tours & Delegations for more information.

Contacts:

Jason Kita
Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Corporate and Strategic Planning InterGov@richmond.ca 604-276-4091

Alisa Carey
Manager, Intergovernmental Relations
InterGov@richmond.ca 604-247-4695

The City of Richmond works in partnership with other levels government and the citizens of Richmond, including residents, local businesses, and local non-profit organizations, to service the community.

Government Partners

Government services in Richmond are provided by the Local, Regional, Provincial, and Federal government agencies. Please visit their websites to learn more about their areas of responsibility.

Government of Canada
Government of British Columbia
Metro Vancouver (GVRD)

There are several government agencies and groups represented in Richmond with whom the City has established formal liaisonships. They include the following:

Richmond Health Services (a division of Vancouver Coastal Health Authority)
Richmond School District #38
Vancouver International Airport Authority YVR
Port Vancouver
Steveston Harbour Authority

City of Richmond Liaison for the Port and Harbour Authorities: Jason Kita

For port and harbour information, please contact these organizations directly: